Airup 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Pharmasia limited
Also available as
Airup 10 mg tablet Airup 5 mg chewable tablet

Product Title

  • Airup 4 mg Chewable Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health & Wellness

Indications

  • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
  • Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
  • Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Pharmacology

  • Montelukast is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist
  • Inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1)
  • Correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma & allergic rhinitis
  • Contributes to the signs and symptoms of asthma

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: Montelukast 10 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: Montelukast 5 mg tablet once daily
  • Dosage for pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: Montelukast 4 mg tablet once daily
  • Use in the pediatric patient: Safety and efficacy established in pediatric patients with asthma

Interaction

  • Administered with other therapies routinely used in the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs observed
  • Used concomitantly with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs without evidence of clinical adverse interactions

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Common side effects: Diarrhoea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting
  • Uncommon side effects: Anxiety, depression, drowsiness, irritability
  • Rare side effects: Angioedema, memory loss, palpitations, suicidal tendencies, tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks
  • Appropriate rescue medication should be available
  • Therapy can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids

Overdose Effects

  • No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
  • Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of the product

Therapeutic Class

  • Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
  • Chemical Structure: [link to image]

Common Questions

  • What is Airup 4 mg Chew. Tablet?
  • Used for treating asthma or allergic rhinitis
  • Effect can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration
  • Effect lasts for an average duration of 24 hours
  • May be taken with or without food as prescribed
  • Use in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed

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